When I see my troubles juxtaposed with the struggles and challenges being faced by others (for example, the missiles being hurled at the people of Ukraine), I realize that the things I face barely qualify as “challenges.” Others have it so much worse. Though this is objectively true—hardships like noisy neighbors and minor illnesses are … [Read more...] about How to Process Our Suffering When We See That Others Have it Worse
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Your Suffering is Valid, Even When Others Have it Worse
Like many of you, I have sat this past week and watched the horrors being perpetrated on the people of Ukraine. It’s depraved. It’s horrifying. It’s heartbreaking. I’m struck by how interwoven yet independent our lives here on earth are. What happens on the other side of the world absolutely impacts us. However, unlike for the people of … [Read more...] about Your Suffering is Valid, Even When Others Have it Worse
March 2022 Dinner Menu
We’re so excited for this month! In a couple of weeks, we will visit with my sister and her kids for the first time in three years! We are staying in a vacation home for the visit, so we’ll be able to prepare meals just like we would if we were at home. Our temperatures are climbing steadily. We’re about to be bombarded by tons of tree … [Read more...] about March 2022 Dinner Menu
Multitasking: Constructive or Destructive?
Whether it is in the workplace or the home, multitasking is something we all feel the need to do on occasion. Sometimes it’s even a necessity! With so much to do, why wouldn’t we benefit from completing more than one task at once? In recent years, many researchers have studied multitasking. Their findings are interesting and are … [Read more...] about Multitasking: Constructive or Destructive?
Easy French Dip Sandwiches
As I’ve noted before, it’s nice to have numerous easy-to-prepare meals in my repertoire. I’m almost always short on time these days, so meals that don’t take a lot of prep work and cleanup are becoming some of my favorites! Here’s one that is both easy and tasty. We loved the flavor of these hearty sandwiches when dipped in the … [Read more...] about Easy French Dip Sandwiches
5 Strategies for Creating Effective To-Do Lists
I wrote about workload paralysis a couple of weeks ago. Workload paralysis is when the weight of having so much to do leaves us feeling powerless to act. When we feel this way, we tend to freeze and avoid getting started on tasks. As I noted in that post, one of the reasons we sometimes feel workload paralysis is because we have far too much … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies for Creating Effective To-Do Lists
February 2022 Dinner Menu
January zoomed by! Though it’s still a few weeks away, we’re busy making plans for a spring break trip to visit with some family. My girls will get to see their cousins on my side of the family for the first time in three years! I’m thrilled for them, and I’m also excited to get to see my sister and her husband. Though I’m eager for … [Read more...] about February 2022 Dinner Menu
6 Tips for Overcoming Workload Paralysis
I recently learned a new term: workload paralysis. Although the term is new to me, the concept isn’t. Workload paralysis happens when the weight of responsibility is so heavy that you feel powerless to act. In other words, you can’t seem to accomplish anything despite having a lengthy to-do list and being busy. Do you ever experience … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Overcoming Workload Paralysis
